
UKREiiF – what to expect in 2026
UKREiiF connects people, places, and businesses to drive sustainable, inclusive, and transformative investment and regeneration. Bringing together the UK Government, every local authority, and a network of investors, developers, and end-users, UKREiiF facilitates three days of invaluable connections, conversations, and deal-making across the built environment sector. Beyond unlocking transformational growth across the UK, the event tackles the industry’s most pressing challenges. With an all-star lineup of speakers, UKREiiF fosters insightful discussions that shape the future of investment, development, and regeneration. In 2026, UKREiiF expects:
- 16,000+ attendees
• 2,500+ fringe event attendees
• 2,200+ speakers
• £300bn+ of opportunities
• 60+ stages
• 150+ fringe events
• 1,750+ investors
• 1,000+ occupiers
• 1,750+ developers
• 275+ councils
UKREiiF collaborates with the UK’s largest cities and regions but also is equally committed to amplifying the voices of smaller local authorities, ensuring their opportunities are showcased and shared, no matter the size of the place.
We do this by utilising tools such as facilitation sessions where investors, developers, and end-users connect with local authorities to foster meaningful discussions and partnerships, paving the way for fresh investment and transformative regeneration. In addition to these dedicated facilitation sessions, UKREiiF designs each event programme around the industry’s most pressing and relevant topics. By tailoring this content to encourage meaningful dialogue between investors, developers, end users and local authorities, UKREiiF aims to drive new investment opportunities and secure transformative deal across the UK.
Not only does UKREiiF play host to some of the industry’s hottest topics, but the event has also seen and will continue to invite the UK’s leading voices. Former Minister for Investment, Lord Dominic Johnson, and his predecessor Lord Gerry Grimstone have both supported the event and believe it plays a key role in connecting the industry and capital to the opportunities we have across the UK.
“It’s the most amazing and the most important property convention in the UK’s calendar. The UK property industry is still the prevalent, dominant property industry in the whole of Europe, and that’s why so many more thousands of investors are coming to this celebration.” – Lord Dominic Johnson, former Minister of Investment, Department for Business and Trade.
The Impact of UKREiiF
UKREiiF continues to drive meaningful outcomes for communities, businesses, and investors alike. As a proven catalyst for economic growth and social impact, the event continues to shape a more prosperous and inclusive future across the UK. Since its inception, UKREiiF has:
- Generated £38.5m in Local Economic Impact
• £4m Created in Social Value
• £350,000 Donated to Charity
• Achieved and Obtained ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management Accreditation
Transforming connections into results
An impressive 83% of attendees have secured investment, won contracts, or achieved tangible success directly through their involvement with UKREiiF. The event has been instrumental in unlocking over £2 billion in projects and investment, reinforcing its role as a critical driver of UK-wide growth.
Find out more: ukreiif.com
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